| CHAPTER | PAGE | |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | vii | |
| I | Atmospheres of the Earth, the Sun, and the Planets | 1 |
| II | A Synoptic Picture of the Air | 7 |
| III | Explorations of the Atmosphere | 18 |
| IV | Earth’s Four Atmospheres | 29 |
| V | Light, Heat, and Temperature | 48 |
| VI | The Advantage of Taking Weather Observations and Applying Them to One’s Personal Needs | 64 |
| VII | Frost | 85 |
| VIII | Wind and Pressure of the Globe | 98 |
| IX | How to Forecast from the Daily Weather Map | 112 |
| X | Climate | 161 |
| XI | How Climate Is Modified and Controlled | 188 |
| XII | Civilization Follows the Storm Tracks | 213 |
| XIII | Has Our Climate Changed? | 225 |
| XIV | Climates for Health and Pleasure | 245 |
| XV | Condensation | 282 |
| XVI | Development of the American Weather Service | 291 |
| Index | 307 | |